Chapter $13-$ The chapter discusses alternative methods for building information systems including the traditional systems life cycle, prototyping, application software packages, end$-$user development, and outsourcing. How do these methods compare to the $$new approaches$$ for system building in the digital firm era discussed in the chapter? Should all organizations utilize the $$new approaches$?$ Why or why not? Which method do you think is the best? Why do you think the method you chose is the best method for developing information systems? Explain your reasoning for your point of view.

Chapter $14-$ Discuss the importance of evaluating information systems projects and ensuring that they align with organizational strategies and goals. What role does the information systems plan play in the evaluation of projects? How can portfolio analysis and scoring models help in the evaluation process? Do you think the level of detail, analysis, and scoring models to evaluate projects is really worth the time and cost involved? Why or why not? Do you think a good analyst and management team can make information systems project selections based on experience and gut instinct without an information systems plan, detailed analysis, or scoring models for evaluation thereby saving time and money for the company? Why or why not?